Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A multicentric intermediate-size B-cell lymphoma with epitheliotropism in a Freiberger mare.
- Journal:
- Veterinary dermatology
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Veiga, Inês Berenguer et al.
- Affiliation:
- Institute of Animal Pathology
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This report talks about a Freiberger mare that has a type of cancer called multicentric intermediate-size B-cell lymphoma, which means the cancer is affecting multiple areas, including her mucous membranes, skin, and internal organs. Alongside the cancerous cells, there were many normal small T cells reacting to the situation. The report also discusses other possible conditions that could cause similar symptoms. Overall, the findings highlight a complex health issue in this mare.
Abstract
This report describes a multicentric intermediate-size B-cell lymphoma with epitheliotropism in a Freiberger mare affecting multiple mucous membranes, skin and internal organs. The clonal neoplastic B-cell population was accompanied by numerous reactive polyclonal small T cells. Differential diagnoses for these unusual findings are discussed.
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